Just in time for spring, catchable-size rainbow trout are being stocked in city ponds and lakes across Nebraska. Make the most of this beautiful weather and get outside for some fishing.
This is the perfect time to catch the first fish in your Nebraska Trout Slam! Learn more about the Slam.
Take the family, too. Trout fishing is great for kids and new anglers, as only simple baits and equipment are needed.
The full stocking schedule is below.
March 14 – Lake Halleck, Papillion; Steinhart Park East Pond, Nebraska City; Weeping Water Pond; CenturyLink Lake, Eugene T. Mahoney State Park (SP), Ashland
March 15 – Fremont No. 2, Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area (SRA); Grand Island Such’s Lake; Heartwell Park Lake, Hastings
March 16 – Humboldt City Park Lake; Auburn Rotary Club Lake; Stanton Lake, Falls City; Pawnee City Pond; Fort Kearny No. 6, Fort Kearny SRA; Holdrege City Lake; Windmill No. 2, Windmill SRA, Gibbon; Auble Pond, Ord; Ponca SP Pond
March 17 – Gracie Creek Pond, Calamus Reservoir
In addition, stocking trucks are scheduled to release trout at the following locations and times. The scheduled times are tentative.
March 16 – NW Lake Bridgeport SRA; Terry’s Pit, Terrytown; Scottsbluff Zoo Pond
March 17 – Holmes Lake, Lincoln; TaHaZouka Park Lake, Norfolk; Pawnee Park West Lake, Columbus; Curtis Golf Course Pond; Lake Helen, Gothenburg; Lexington City Lake; Oxford City Lake
March 19 – North Morrill Sandpit; Middle Morrill Sandpit
